Weekend Juneteenth celebrations
Thursday is Juneteenth however celebrations have already begun. The Atlanta Historical past Middle celebrated with an occasion targeted on Black craftmanship over the weekend and the thirteenth annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Competition occurred in Midtown Atlanta.
ATLANTA – Atlanta honored Juneteenth over the weekend with a number of main celebrations highlighting the vacation’s significance and its cultural legacy inside the Black group.
What we all know:
On the Atlanta Historical past Middle, the annual Juneteenth occasion targeted on the theme of Black craftsmanship, showcasing historic trades, artisan demonstrations, and panel discussions concerning the that means of Juneteenth. Company browsed an artwork honest that includes handmade work, pottery, and crafts, whereas having fun with meals from a lineup of Black-owned meals vehicles and eating places.
In the meantime, the thirteenth annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Competition introduced stay music, handmade merchandise, household actions, and highly effective group messages to the forefront. The occasion included a transferring memorial honoring victims of gun violence.
Including to the festivities, a flag soccer recreation that includes retired NFL gamers drew a cheering crowd, with the “Outdated Heads” defeating the “Younger Boys” in good enjoyable and fierce competitors.
What’s subsequent:
Extra Juneteenth celebrations could be discovered here.
